Kurtis Byrne scoring his first competitive goal for Club - and indeed the team's first league goal of the season - was scant consolation from a trip to New Douglas Park that saw the Accies beat the ten man Staggies by five goals to one.

The team will feel the four goal margin particularly harsh as, despite being reduced to ten men just before the half time break when Jonathan Flynn received a straight red for a tackle on Matt Paterson inside the box, Billy Reid's side didn't dominate the game for any significant period of time. Indeed prior to Grant Anderson scoring the home side's fifth goal, County built up a period of sustained pressure and created a number of chances which could have reduced the deficit significantly.

The disappointment will now be put firmly behind them as the team prepare for the home game against Queen of the South this Saturday, the 20th of August, although with another trip to Hamilton next Tuesday (the 24th) in the Second round of the Scottish Communities League Cup the opportunity for revenge will doubtless cross the minds of one or two Staggies.

Fans wanting to get behind the team at both of these games will be able to do so whilst benefiting from great value prices. Admission prices for the Cup match at Hamilton have been set at just £10 for adults, £5 for over 65s and £1 for under 18s while fans heading for Victoria Park this Saturday are still able to benefit from the savings offered by Season Tickets which will be on sale right up until kick off from the Main Reception.

Season Tickets start at just £20 for Under 16s whilst all adults and concessions save at least the cost of four games when compared to buying individual match tickets and there are also free Season Tickets for under 12s when you buy a full price adult. For more details pop into Reception during the week or on Saturday or call 01349 860860 and choose option 1.